Tuition at any school involves a significant commitment. NOLS offers several options to help defray the impact of these expenses.

Scholarship ProgramsEach year, NOLS offers over $1,000,000 in scholarship assistance. Scholarship aid is available to any applicants who show great potential to excel as NOLS students and who would be unable to attend without financial aid. Typical awards range from $500 to $4,500.

Though there is no specific application deadline, NOLS scholarship funds are limited and are awarded on a first come, first served basis.

NOLS also collaborates with other organizations to provide scholarship opportunities. Find more scholarship and application information here.

Veteran BenefitsNOLS and WMI are approved for veterans’ benefits according to Title 38, United States Code. Only courses based out of Wyoming are eligible for approval through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. For further information on utilizing your VA Benefits for a NOLS course, click here.

AmeriCorps Stipends
Students can attend NOLS with the assistance of an AmeriCorps stipend. Agreements with Central Wyoming College (CWC) and Western State Colorado University (WSCU) allow AmeriCorps participants to use their educational stipends for NOLS courses and receive college credit.

Students who are in a degree program at a college that grants credit for a NOLS semester may be able to utilize federal loans and grants through a consortium agreement between NOLS and their home college.

NOLS and CWC have partnered to offer an Environmental Science and Leadership degree and an Outdoor Education and Leadership degree. CWC will process federal financial aid for students who are enrolled in NOLS courses and are pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and Leadership or Outdoor Education and Leadership.

NOLS India
NOLS India awards scholarships specifically for Indian residents to apply toward taking one of its field courses. These scholarship dollars are made available through the generosity of alumni and friends to the NOLS scholarship fund. Our graduates realize the great impact a NOLS education has and volunteer both time and money to further the school’s mission. NOLS India Scholarship Application (pdf)